With thanks to the amazing generosity of Waitrose customers, Bedford Air Cadets raised £2925 by bag-packing at the Bedford branch in three days before Christmas. This money will be used to help the Squadron but also to assist another worthwhile cause.

Bedford Air Cadets were recognised for their achievements in front of their proud parents and invited guests during the 2014 Squadron Awards Ceremony. The annual event was held last week at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre (DISC) at Chicksands in Bedfordshire.

Air Cadets from Bedford Squadron unveiled two brand new laptops which had been purchased due to the support of Eastcotts Ward Borough Councillor Sarah Holland. The Squadron was able to buy the laptops following a £600 grant from Cllr Holland's ward fund.

19 year old Cadet Warrant Officer Jonathon Bell from 134 (Bedford) Squadron, has just returned after successfully completing a once in a lifetime trip to Canada as part of the International Air Cadet Exchange (IACE).

Five cadets and two staff from 134 (Bedford) Squadron joined 40 staff and cadets from across Bedfordshire and Cambridgshire Wing to attend a Summer Camp held at Royal Air Force College Cranwell. The annual camp was created by the RAF to further develop the Cadets interest in the Royal Air Force.

Cadets and staff from 134 (Bedford) Squadron were joined by 3 Cadets from 2331 (St Ives) Squadron on their annual "Operation Invicta", An Adventure Training camp held at Napier Barracks, Folkestone over the August bank holiday.

After a busy weekend, which tested the cadets of 134 (Bedford) Squadron in a wide variety of activities, the Squadron returned triumphant with four awards from the Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing Field Weekend.

With the summer ceremonial season in full swing, Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron have been busy undertaking ceremonial duties at the Defence Intelligence and Security Centre, Chicksands, Bedfordshire.

Bedford Air Cadets spent three days of their Easter holiday packing shopping bags for customers at Morrisons in Bedford. The money raised was split between a charity that provides activity breaks for bereaved military families as well to buy much-needed adventure training equipment for the cadets.

Cadet Flight Sergeant Luke Denham and Flying Officer Lyndsay McGregor had the trip of a lifetime travelling 4149 miles to Ascension Island in the South Atlantic Ocean. Luke was one of 12 cadets selected to represent Bedfordshire and Cambrigeshire Wing, with tough competition from applicants from 29 other units.

A two day selection weekend testing leadership, presentation skills, teamwork and physical fitness has been completed by a select number of Air Cadets wishing to gain a place in 134 (Bedford) Squadron's 2014 Field Team.

In the three days before Christmas, Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron were busy packing bags for shoppers in the Bedford branch of Marks and Spencer to help raise much needed funds to allow the Squadron to run another busy year of activities.

Being one of the four Lord Lieutenant's Cadets for Bedfordshire carries many important responsibilities. For Cadet Warrant Officer Jonathon Bell, these were certainly put to the test when he spent a day accompanying His Royal Highness Prince of Wales as he toured various venues in Bedfordshire on Tuesday 3rd December 2013.

134 (Bedford) Squadron staff member, James Tye's hard work commitment and enthusiasm for the ATC has recently been rewarded with promotion to Flight Sergeant. FS Tye, the adult SNCO on the Squadron has over the last four years fulfilled the challenging and varied criteria for promotion whilst at the same time, shown personal development over a number of disciplines.

Undertaking his official duties as one of three Lord-Lieutenant's Cadets for Bedfordshire, Cadet Warrant Officer Jonathon Bell accompanied The Lord-Lieutenant, Mrs Helen Nellis, at this year's Remembrance Service held in Luton town centre.

Thirty four cadets from Bedford, Huntingdon and St Ives Squadrons participated in a military skills training weekend at the RAF Barnham Training Area in Thetford. The training included lectures ranging from cooking in the field, kit and equipment, harbour areas and sentry duties to name but a few.

Silence fell on the bank of the River Great Ouse in Bedford last weekend during the remembrance parade where Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Squadron remembered the millions of fallen servicemen from previous conflicts.

Air Cadets from 134 (Bedford) Sqn saw sporting successes last weekend in two sports trials held at RAF Wyton. The Cadets managed to earn places on both Rugby and Netball teams and will now represent Bedfordshire and Cambridgeshire Wing in future matches.

Thirteen Air Cadets found themselves hovering in a Search and Rescue Sea King helicopter above Ipswich on Saturday 21st September, in an experience flight with 22 Sqn RAF flying from Wattisham Airfield in Suffolk.